“The transmission system for fiber optics consists of a fiber optic transmitter and receiver, and both are connected through fiber optic cables. These systems provide a lot of advantages over the systems which use copper or coaxial cables. The first of these is their ability to carry a lot more information than copper cables or coaxial cables and deliver the data with much greater accuracy. They can transmit data at much higher speeds and this can be done at even longer distances than coaxial cables. This property makes it an ideal medium for use for serial digital data. The fiber itself does not get affected by interference from practically all sources, including lightning. The cable does not conduct electricity. This helps it even if the cable comes into direct touch with high voltage electrical equipment and power lines. The cables cannot create ground loops. The fiber itself is made of glass and is thus chemical proof and does not corrode. (Introduction to Fiber Optics)”